Section 1: Welcome and Introduction
Section 2: What is Level 1 Autism?
Section 3: Is My Client Autistic?
Section 4: Adult Autistic People's Therapeutic Needs
Section 5: Limitations of Therapeutic Approaches
Section 6: Therapeutic Communication
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Overview (14:10)
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Creating Rapport (7:28)
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Session Structure and Content (3:23)
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Metaphors and Literal Language
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Issues With Verbal Communication
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Vagueness and the Big Picture
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Misreading the Therapist's Cues
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Misreading the Client's Cues
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Client Cognitive Inflexibility and Communication
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Asking for Assistance
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Sustaining Conversation and Pacing Sessions
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Expressing Emotions
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Discussing Interests
Section 7: Practical Therapeutic Needs
Section 8: ATAA Protocol
Course PDF
Website Resources
References
Client Resources & Handouts
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Intake Form (4:10)
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Pre-Session Questions
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Final Session Questions
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Autism Q&A
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Social Handout
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Spoons Theory
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Communication Handout
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ATAA Autism Wheel
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BALANCE Goal Setting
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DIVERSE Abilities
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Emotional Regulation
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Naming Emotions Wheel
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Meltdown Wheel
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Emotional Timeline for Meltdowns
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Shutdown Wheel
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Screening Tests
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Autism in the Workplace
